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#1917 of 3,192 schools in MI

Johnson Elementary School

Elementary School · Huron Valley Schools · Milford, MI

A Huron Valley Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

515 GENERAL MOTORS RD, Milford, MI 48381

  • Math 39% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$15,544
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Johnson Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average330/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,156

Median home value

$386,800

Median rent

$1,146/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Huron Valley Schools

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 14
District spending per student
$15,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Elementary School is listed in Huron Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Elementary School

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milford, MI, part of Huron Valley Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,917 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Elementary School

What grades does Johnson Elementary School serve?

Johnson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?

Johnson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Elementary School rank in MI?

Johnson Elementary School ranks #1,917 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Johnson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Johnson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johnson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Johnson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Johnson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Elementary School?

37.5% of students at Johnson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 48381)
13,737
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48381; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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